An opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancer to join our award winning law firm rooted in the southwest community.

To provide and build on the existing conveyancing team in the west of the county in order to meet the needs of the ever-growing client base in this region. The role of the Conveyancing Fee Earner is to ensure that the house buying and selling process is conducted smoothly and consistently for our clients. We are looking for self-motivated Conveyancing Fee Earners who will take pride in delivering excellent customer service every time.

In this newly created role you will work in our Residential Property Department and become a key member of our busy established team taking the client on their journey from the initial instruction stage to Post-Completion.

What you will do:

Manage a varied caseload from start to post completion including; sales & purchase, equity release, right to buy, shared ownership schemes, lease extensions, freehold, leasehold, newbuild, affordable housing and auctions.

• Hold and develop new relationships with introducers
• Manage more complex cases such as creation of new easements, adverse possession, relinquishing easements or covenants, etc.
• Liaise with vendors, purchasers, solicitors, financial advisors and estate agents

Experience and Qualifications you need:

• At least 3 years’ conveyancing experience in managing a varied case load
• Solicitor, Chartered Legal Executive or Licensed Conveyancer

To take on this challenge you will have:

• An exemplary background in all aspects of conveyancing
• Good organisational skills with a proven planned approach
• Excellent computer skills and be competent in the use of MS software and case management software
• Excellent and strong communication skills and an approachable manner
• A pro-active approach to risk management

You will love this role if you:

You want to make a difference in a forward-thinking business that delivers great customer service coupled with a desire to innovate and improve the existing home purchase customer journey.

You will be a success if:

• You are a team worker and collaborative, but personally tenacious, organised, resilient and energetic.
• You achieve a high degree of client satisfaction and measure this to improve.

About us

We have been around for ages – since 1747 to be precise. We have been advising businesses, families and individuals in the South West on the issues that shape their lives and futures for more than 275 years. Our firm, our team and our way of doing business is rooted in the communities and economy of Cornwall and Devon, and it shows in the way we work with our clients.

Coodes has established a reputation as a firm that values and respects its people and supports them in developing rewarding, long-term careers. Our values of professionalism, integrity, teamwork, fairness, enterprise and excellence underpin everything that we do. They embody how we work and grow together, how we tackle challenges, adapt to change and embrace new opportunities. Our positive culture with clear and shared values was recognised in April 2021 when we attained Investors in People Silver.

Whatever the role and location, joining Coodes means working alongside colleagues who are recognised experts in their fields and who deliver the very highest standards of excellence in legal practice and client service.

Additional benefits include:

• Medical cash plan
• Life assurance
• Holiday trading
• Private medical insurance options
• Cycle to work
• Discounted shopping platform

Location

Ideally Launceston

We are piloting agile ways of working and would welcome applications from candidates looking for alternative working arrangements.

Hours
This is a full time position. 35 hours a week Monday to Friday.

Speculative candidates submitted through agencies we have not instructed will not be considered to be represented by that agency.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.